Lung Flashcards
1
Q
In what ER condition might you expect to see Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch?
A
Pulmonary embolism
2
Q
What might you see with PaCO2 and PCO2 in dehydration?
A
Low CO, reduced pulmonary blood flow, so you can’t eliminate CO2 well, this will lead to a large difference between PaCO2 and PCO2
3
Q
Chest sound in pneumothorax
A
Hyperresonant, absent breath sounds
4
Q
ABG with PE
A
Might not see anything - might see low O2/CO2 and Resp Alk
5
Q
COPD with prolonged QT
A
No AZT give Doxy